Cooey 82
- Thread starter Kirk1701
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- Location
- Manitoulin Island
I remember carrying one of these around at Clinton Collegiate Institute until my shoulder got sore. There were no bolts for these (that I saw). We had #4 mk 7's for target practice and a Bren (not DP marked) and a hand grenade to assemble & disassemble. Probably long gone through the smelter by now (sigh). I don't have the good number on my PAL for the Bren, but I would love to have the Mk 7 to go with my Long Branch #4 Mk1*.
These exist. They're not much more expensive than a Long Branch No.4. In fact, many were made at Long Branch.
- Location
- Manitoulin Island
The one in the EE right now with chest and all is a beauty, but more than I want to spend.
Edit: just to make clear we are talking about #7 LE now. Sorry to derail the thread
Edit: just to make clear we are talking about #7 LE now. Sorry to derail the thread
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Yeah, sometimes the pricing can skyrocket. But if it's that complete, then it's probably worth it. You're talking a collector's piece in that range, definitely not something you'd be shooting.
- Location
- Manitoulin Island
If I own it, I'm gonna shoot it. I will watch for a less expensive one. Don't need the transit box. Criminal that we can't get the surplus military firearms through crown assets any more.
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
Are you guys still talking the Cooey 82 or did you switch to something else?
We switched really quickly to the #4 Mk.7s, but my question regarding finish on the 82 still goes unanswered.
- Location
- Manitoulin Island
Your rifle looks really good. The finish doesn't appear too shiny in the photos, but raw linseed oil was what was used by military. As long as it doesn't have varnish or shellac on it, you could just apply linseed oil over the finish. try a little dab and see if it just sits on top. If not, you are good to go. I confess that I have used boiled linseed oil, or tung oil, which dry quicker, but the purists may object.
Awesome. Will definitely try.
